Move the power switch to the off position to shut down the LinkStation.

2.

Move the power switch to the on position while holding down the function button. The function LED will flash blue for a minute.

3.

While the function LED is flashing blue, press the function button again. This starts the initialization process. It might take 2-3 minutes. The status LED will flash amber during initialization.

Notes:

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The following settings will be initialized:
admin username, admin password, IP address, and Ethernet frame size.

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If you do not want to initialize the admin password when you initialize the LinkStation, select [Keep current admin password] in the [System] - [Restore/Erase] - "Restore Factory Defaults" screen, then click [Save].

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If you choose not to initialize the admin password from the function button, you can no longer configure the LinkStation if you forget the password! Write your password down and put it in a safe place.

LS-QVL

1.

Hold down the power button for three seconds to shut down the LinkStation.

2.

Turn on the power button while holding down the function button. The function LED will flash blue for a minute.

3.

While the function LED is flashing blue, press the function button again. This starts the initialization process. It might take 2-3 minutes. The power LED will flash amber during initialization.

Notes:

•

The following settings will be initialized:
admin username, admin password, IP address, and Ethernet frame size.

•

If you do not want to initialize the admin password when you initialize the LinkStation, select [Keep current admin password] in the [System] - [Restore/Erase] - "Restore Factory Defaults" screen, then click [Save].

•

If you choose not to initialize the admin password from the function button, you can no longer configure the LinkStation if you forget the password! Write your password down and put it in a safe place.

LS-XL

To initialize the LinkStation to its factory defaults, follow this procedure.

Note:

All settings are restored to their factory defaults. Saved data is not erased.